Catalase produced by Candida albicans protects Streptococcus mutans from H 2 O 2 stress—one more piece in the cross-kingdom synergism puzzle

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ABSTRACT Co-infection with Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans is associated with dental caries, and their co-cultivation results in enhanced biofilm matrix production that contributes to increased virulence and caries risk. Moreover, the catalase-negative S. mutans demonstrates increased oxidative stress tolerance when co-cultivated in biofilms with C. albicans, a catalase-producing yeast. Here, we sought...

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